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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.81, 104.62 and 41.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.81, 104.62 and 41.31 is: 57.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.81 : 104.62 = 41.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.81/104.62 = 41.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.81x = 104.62 × 41.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.81x = 4,322.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322.22/75.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.01

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